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The bone hunter: Anthropologist searches the globe to understand the human family tree
Yohannes Haile-Selassie is one of the world’s top hunters of ancient hominins, boosting the Cleveland Museum of Natural History's long-time prominence in the field.
Joy to the world: Local musician uses music to bring happiness to himself, others
Ryan Tobbe tries to bring a smile to people's faces wherever he goes—using his guitar and his words to elicit happiness.
The heat is on: Local inventor creates action game Scorch Injector
Freelance graphic designer Matt Larsen spent quarantine developing Scorch Injector, a spicy action game app with a food lover's twist.
Once-living history: Ode to a great Elm Tree
Brittney Hooper recently took a walk down Prospect Avenue during her lunch break and discovered the 150-year old elm tree she always admired had been removed. This is her tribute to that tree.
Welcome to the dollhouse: This CLE single mom is reimagining the classic toy with Play Maysie
For Kayla Lupean, a Christmas night brainstorm has turned into the gift that keeps on giving. 
Zoinks! Kids’ Comic Con offers the art of graphic storytelling for all ages
Kids' Comic Con is for creators, illustrators, and storytellers of all ages this year at Lake Erie Ink.
On the Go: Cleveland Restaurant Week shifts to take-out only format
Get your forks and knives ready to support local restaurants—Cleveland Restaurant Week To Go starts Thursday.
BrewBoat CLE is riding the wave of success into its 2021 season
The last year hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing for many businesses, but BrewBoat CLE is dropping its proverbial anchor in the Cuyahoga River by doubling the size of its fleet and more than tripling the number of staff members.
Thinking outside of the (cookie) box: Girl Scouts get innovative during pandemic

Cleveland-area Girl Scout troops are getting creative in making socially distanced cookie sales this yearsetting up drive-through booths, printing door hangers with online QR codes, and even selling online.

Free Stamp: All things free in the #CLE for March 2021
The best things in life are free, indeed, and our monthly "Free Stamp" feature rounds up all the free #CLE events that get our "stamp" of approval.
The Creative Cafe prepares to open its doors in Old Brooklyn
Will Sanchez hasn’t been able to reopen the doors to his vibrant Clark-Fulton art gallery, La Cosecha Galeria, in nearly a year— but that’s not stopping this long-time local artist. Instead, Sanchez is doubling down and opening a new gallery space in Old Brooklyn, replete with a café and retail component.
Indrah makes three: Malayan tiger cub joins Amur cubs at Metroparks Zoo
A two-month old Malayan tiger, Indrah, joins the two Amur tiger cubs at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo to hone their social and behavioral skills. 
Eat up: Downtown Cleveland Restaurant Week starts Friday
Downtown Cleveland Restaurant Week brings you 10 days of dine-in or carry-out food specials from some of your favorite local eateries. 
I Live Here (Now): Dr. Caitlin Colleary digs her new role at Cleveland Museum of Natural History
No bones about it: it’s been a long and winding road that led Dr. Caitlin Colleary to The Land. A Los Angeles native, the 36-year-old paleontologist arrived in Cleveland last year after a decade spent in South Dakota, England, Panama, and Washington, D.C.
Leading from Behind: Seven students honor seven leaders through art projects
The Van Aken District is celebrating Black History Month with a unique student exhibit featuring some prominent, yet seldom recognized, Black women in history.
Notorious RBG: New exhibit at Maltz Museum pays tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsberg
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts called Ruth Bader Ginsberg "a tireless and resolute champion of justice." Now,  Beachwood's Maltz Museum celebrates the second woman, and oldest Justice, on the Supreme Court.
Voices from the Edge: Literary Cleveland to host writing program for essential workers
Since last March, essential workers in Greater Cleveland have been putting their own health at risk to make sure the rest of us are taken care of. Now, Literary Cleveland is launching a writing workshop for those workers to express themselves. 
On the rise: Mapleside Farms owner Greg Clement launches outRise app for adventures near and far
Greg Clement's outRise app invites users to find, create, and share life's experiences—whether they're in one's own backyard or on the other side of the world. 
It’s time to chase away winter with the annual Slovenian Kurentovanje festival
Shake your bells and chase away winter at the 8th annual Kurentovanje—a Slovenian festival centered around the mythical Kurent, who is believed to usher in spring with its supernatural powers.
Free Stamp: All things free in the #CLE for February 2021
The best things in life are free, indeed, and our monthly "Free Stamp" feature rounds up all the free #CLE events that get our "stamp" of approval.